Myanmar people residing in Tokyo, Japan, gathered in front of the military council’s embassy to hold a commemorative ceremony honoring the martyred leaders on the 78th Martyrs’ Day on July 19. During the ceremony, the participants remembered the love, wisdom, and strength of the martyred leaders while paying tribute to the history of the struggle for independence. They also prayed for Myanmar’s return to the democratic path that the martyred leaders had established.
During the ceremony, participants emphasized the need for present-day Myanmar people to unite in their struggle against the violent military council to fulfill the aspirations and dreams of the martyred leaders. They also discussed the importance of resisting the military’s oppression to prevent the emergence of future martyrs and stressed the necessity of collective effort to restore civilian government. The participants highlighted how the sacrifices of the martyred leaders continue to inspire the ongoing struggle for democracy and freedom in Myanmar.
Attendees at the ceremony held photographs of the martyred leaders while praying for the end of the military dictatorship and the emergence of a federal democratic union. They also conducted demonstrations against the violent military council. The Myanmar people at the ceremony pledged to inherit the spirit, courage, and determination of the martyred leaders and committed to continuing their fight in the current struggle without surrender. The event served as both a solemn remembrance of Myanmar’s martyred leaders and a demonstration of ongoing resistance against military rule, emphasizing the continued relevance of the martyrs’ sacrifices in today’s struggle for democracy in Myanmar.
